Minimum Wage Changes in Effect for 2016

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01/25/2016

Minimum wage continues to be an important issue for businesses around the nation. The federal minimum wage rate remains unchanged at $7.25 per hour. However, many states and local municipalities have set their own minimum wage rates, which may be higher than the federal rate.

Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia (DC) have minimum wage rates set above the federal minimum wage*. Many of these states had increases go into effect on January 1, 2016, and a few have additional adjustments planned for later this year. Fifteen states and Washington D.C. index their minimum wage to increase annually in accordance with cost-of-living statistics.

It's important for business owners to stay informed of the latest minimum wage updates to mitigate exposure to wage and hour violations and litigation. Please check back for the latest information as Paychex continues to monitor minimum wage updates.

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